Portfolio: Futures' rolls a strike at fund-raiser

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Chester County Futures hosted the first annual “Strikes for Futures” bowling event on Sunday at The Palace Bowling and Entertainment Center in Downingtown. More than 240 people from around Chester County enjoyed the bowling and camaraderie, helping spread awareness about the mission of Chester County Futures.

More than items were donated from businesses in the community to create 21 raffle baskets, ranging from a gym membership to the Summit Fitness Club in Eagle to private wine and food tastings at Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville. Area contributors also noted for the success of the baskets included Chick-fil-A, Side Bar and Restaurant, The General Warren Inne and Longwood Gardens, the organization said.

Local food businesses such as Applebees, Appetite’s on Main, Dixie Picnic, Herr’s and Ludwig’s Corner Bakery supplied food trays for the event.

The event brought support from corporate teams like AT&T, WSFS Bank and Penn Liberty Bank.

Mary Vuong, Technical Communications Manager of AT&T said, “From AT&T’s support of the Chester County Futures’ Passport to College Program, to events like this one, AT&T is proud to work with Chester County Futures in an effort to improve high school graduation rates among at-risk students and to prepare the next generation workforce. Not to mention, we had a great time at the event.”

IEEE BANQUET: The Philadelphia Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., or IEEE, is holding an Awards Banquet & Gala on April 13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the merging of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers. This merger of the two institutes was renamed the IEEE, an organization that today serves more than 400,000 members.

Registration is now open for anyone to attend the Saturday, April 13 event, which will be held at the Union League, 140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19102.

To register, contact the IEEE Philadelphia Section at sec.philadelphia@ieee.org or 484-270-5136.

The mission of the IEEE is to conduct scientific, educational, and professional programs for the advancement of electrical and computer engineering.

On the Web: http: www.ieeephiladelphia.org

PIDA LOANS: Low-interest loans approved by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, or PIDA will support the continued growth of four manufacturers that are projected to create 47 new jobs and retain 109 jobs.

At its March meeting, PIDA approved nearly $3.8 million in low-interest loans for four projects in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks and Philadelphia counties. The investments will also result in additional private sector funds totaling nearly $12 million, the Department of Community and Economic Development said.

In 2013, PIDA has approved $9 million in low-interest loans that have resulted in $18.4 million in private investment and supported 1,037 jobs. REMOTE RECALL: Subaru is recalling more than 47,000 cars and SUVs with remote starters. Included are some Legacy and Outback cars from the 2010 to 2013 model years. Also the Impreza from 2012 and 2013 and the XV Crosstrek from 2013.

SURPRISE STARTUP: If the key fob is dropped, it could start the engine without any buttons being pressed. The car could stop and start until it runs out of gas. If parked in a garage, there’s a risk of toxic carbon monoxide buildup.